Crosscut-saw handle.



G. LINDSEY.

CROSSCUT SAW HANDLE.

APPLICATION FILED AUG.5, 191s.

1i1O6,229. Patented Aug. 4, 1914.

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CHARLES LINDSEY, OF WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, CHARLES LINDSEY, a citizen of the United States,residing at lVaynesboro, in the county of WVayne and State ofMississippi, have invented new and useful Improvements in Crosscut-SawHandles, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to saw handles, and more particularly to the classof detachable handles for cross cut saws.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a handle of thischaracter wherein the same can be detachably mounted on the saw bladewithout the use of belts or other fasteners.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a handle of thischaracter which can be removed from the saw blade without requiring theuse of tools, and which will be automatically fastened thereon whenengaged with the same.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a handle which issimple in construction, novel in form, thoroughly reliable and efficientin operation, and inexpensive in manufacture.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in theconstruction, combination and arrangement of parts as will behereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawing,and pointed out in the claim hereunto appended.

In the drawing: Figure 1 is a fragmentary side elevation of a saw bladeof the cross cut type, showing a handle constructed in accordance withthe invention applied thereto. Fig. 2 is a sectional view on the line2-2 of F ig. 1. Fig. 3 is an end elevation of the handle removed.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout theseveral views in the drawing.

Referring to the drawing by numerals, 5 designates a tubular barrelpreferably constructed from metal, although the same may be made fromany other suitable material, on one end of which is threaded a cap 6formed on its outer surface with spaced notched bearings 7 in thenotches of which is engaged the upper edge of the saw bladeSpecification of Letters Patent.

Application filed August 5, 1913.

Patented Aug. 4, 1914. Serial No. 783,127.

8, the barrel being designed to serve as the handle proper.

Slidably fitted in the opposite end of the barrel 5 is a plug 9 carryinga stem 10, the same having a threaded end 11 which detachably engages inan internally threaded socket 12 formed on one end of a shank 13, theopposite end of which is provided with an elongated loop 1 1 in which isreceived a saw blade so that the said loop will embrace the blade 8, thelatter being formed with a notch 15 to form a seat for the loop let toprevent displacement thereof. The cap 6 is provided with a centralaperture 16 through which is passed the loop 14C to permit free slidingmovement of the shank 13 in the barrel 5 for a purpose presentlydescribed.

Surrounding the stem 10 and shank 13 and within the barrel 5 is a coiledexpansion spring 17, one end of which works against the cap (3, whileits opposite end works against the inner end of the plug 9 and serves toact upon the loop 1=l to sustain it engaged in the seat 15 in the blade8 for securely fastening the handle thereon.

When it is desired to remove the handle from the saw blade 8 the plug 9is pressed inwardly within the barrel 5, thus forcing the loop 1-1outwardly from the said barrel against the resistance of the spring 17and disengaging the said loop from the seat 15 in the saw blade so thatthe handle can be removed therefrom.

From the foregoing it is thought that the construction and manner ofoperation of the device will be clearlv understood, and therefore a moreextended explanation has been omitted.

\Vhat is claimed is:-

A detachable handle for saw blades comprising a cylindrical barrel, acentrally perforated cap detachably mounted on the end of the barrel, apush member projecting from and slidably fitted in the opposite end ofthe barrel, the said cap being formed with notches forming seats for theupper edge of the saw blade, an elongated loop adapted to embrace thesaw blade and slidable through the cap and having a stem formed with athreaded socket, a connecting rod passed through the push member and Intestimony whereof I aflix my signature detuehably engilged iln thethreaded socket in presence of two Witnesses. in the stem, ant a coi edcom ression s rin mounted Within the barrel 215d surroul l ding' CHARLESLINDSEY 5 the stem and connecting rod and'having its Witnesses:

ends engaging the push member and cap re- J. J. PACE; spectively. JOHNPAUL.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Patente, Washington, D. C.

